AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoVenezuela–U.S. Blockade: Cuba’s foreign minister Bruno Rodríguez says the U.S. blockade caused a record $8.083B in damage from March 2025 to Feb. 2026, with the healthcare system hit hard and the UN set to debate the issue Oct. 27-28. Venezuela Oil Push: Chevron plans to invest $7B over five years to expand output in Venezuela, while GeoPark and Eni also move deeper into Orinoco Belt projects—part of a broader push to revive production amid sanctions and political uncertainty. Venezuela Politics: PSUV leader Diosdado Cabello says the party is ready for elections, insists the opposition “doesn’t respect elections,” and calls for broad participation in a Oct. 18 popular consultation. Brazil Election Tension: A right-wing Flávio Bolsonaro rally drew thousands on Independence Day as polling shows Lula and Bolsonaro statistically tied in a tight race. Colombia Economy & Diplomacy: Inflation rose to 6.24% in August, and Colombia confirmed Alejandro Ordoñez as ambassador to the OAS. Bolivia Disaster: Explosions at a military base in Viacha left seven dead and dozens injured, with rescues still searching for missing soldiers.
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